30 citations
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June 2015 in “South African journal of botany” Traditional healers in Namibia use 70 different plants to treat AIDS-related diseases, and more research is needed to test these plants' effectiveness against HIV.
August 2025 in “OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine” Many plants in Zimbabwe are used for skin conditions, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Plant and Environment” Sphenodesme involucrata var. paniculata is a safe and healthy medicinal plant with beneficial nutrients.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Semecarpus anacardium Linn. has multiple medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
49 citations
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May 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” Plantain has potential medicinal benefits but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Traditional healers in Raichur use 69 plants to treat various ailments, highlighting the need to preserve this knowledge.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Current Research in Microbial Sciences” Echinops echinatus and Tridax procumbens have compounds that fight bacteria.
August 2025 in “Current Botany” Acrotrema arnottianum shows promise for treating infections and has antioxidant properties.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine” 15 plants near Bondla wildlife sanctuary are used for health issues like hair loss and diabetes.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” Combination 3 of ethnomedicinal plants from Nusa Tenggara Timur significantly increases hair-follicle thickness.
December 2025 in “eTheses of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University (Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University)” A traditional plant mix from East Nusa Tenggara boosts hair growth in mice.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” Traditional healers in Pabna, Bangladesh, use various plants to treat different health issues.
21 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomolecules” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal plant that helps treat diseases, protects the liver and nerves, and promotes hair growth.
December 2023 in “Plants” Fissistigma oldhamii has compounds that help with pain, inflammation, and other health issues.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Eclipta alba shows promise for treating various health issues and needs more research.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Related plant species often have similar chemicals and healing properties.
January 2026 in “Food and Feed Research” Bananas have many health benefits, including treating diarrhea, diabetes, and colds.
Artemisia maritima L. has strong medicinal potential, especially for treating infections and inflammation.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Bhrungaraj (Eclipta alba) shows potential for drug development based on its traditional uses and pharmacological evidence.
July 2025 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Musa paradisiaca and Musa sapientum have potential health benefits and could be alternatives to synthetic drugs.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Linn is a tropical plant used for various medicinal purposes due to its many beneficial properties and components.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal herb with potential health benefits for various conditions and could be used in modern medicine.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Ethnobotany research and applications” The review concludes that the Ziziphus species, especially jujube, may promote hair growth and have various health benefits, warranting more research.
4 citations
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December 2017 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The dodder plant has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties, and may promote hair growth.
March 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” Many people in Fez-Meknes use potentially toxic plants for various health and cosmetic purposes, but more research is needed to ensure their safety.
40 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecules” Some plants used in traditional medicine may help treat cancer because they contain proteins that can inactivate ribosomes.
3 citations
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February 2015 in “Scientific Research and Essays” The study showed that brown planaria can be used to cheaply test if local plants can stop cell growth.
65 citations
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April 2021 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Dendrobium plants have compounds useful for treating skin issues and developing new drugs and cosmetics.
25 citations
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March 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Indigenous herbal medicines in the Indian subcontinent have potential for drug development but need more research and standardization.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Innovations” Medicinal plant substances can help prevent hair loss and improve hair health.